todd, I was listening to npr's critique of vp sarah palin's acceptance speech on last night at the RNC and all the half truths she spouted were quickly blown out of the water by one of npr's investigators that has a truth meter in his office or on his desk somewhere. My problem is she knew that some of her rantings were untrue and she continued to go on and on much to the delight of the crowd. Incidently, one of John Mccain's untrue ads just ran in my local area. My question is did she and he have the same speech writer? I simply cannot understand how lies and inuendo can be believed even by absentminded republicans. To imply that Barack hasn't passed or help pass any major legislation or his community service is unworthy of character contributions of any kind is like burying your head in the sand. I am a c-span junkie and will be calling in to the Washington Journal to air my disgust.
toddmundt
· 1 year ago
nettie52 - thanks for the comment. I try to avoid discussing politics here because of my position, but your thoughts remind me of an excellent piece Jay Rosen wrote about this issue of truth and lies, suggesting what he thinks the McCain strategy might be:
Strategy: Comes from Bush, the younger. When realities uncovered are directly in conflict with prior claims, consider the option of keeping the claims and breaking with reality. Done the right way, it’s a demonstration of strength. It dismays and weakens the press. And it can be great theatre.
Not that this has anything to do with anything, but I happened across your site after seeing your old show referenced on michiganradio.org and it brought back so many funny and happy memories of hearing you in the morning hosting Michigan radio. I just wanted to say thanks for what you did and for what you continue to do (I am sure). I can't seem to get that Brady version of the "when it's time to change you've go to rearrange" promo out of my head before you left now....The Kentuckians don't know how lucky they are to have you.
Thanks,
Brian
John
· 1 year ago
Man, am I way behind the curve here. I just found out that Todd Mundt is no longer at Michigan...what a loss for us. Louisville better appreciate what they have there.
John La Barbera
· 9 months ago
Congrats on Veep status. Hope you have a twin so you can work all the miracles Donovan expects from you.
Marie & I miss seeing you guys at the market and hope Spring hurries on its way. Again, big congrats. John & Marie La Barbera
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I was listening to npr's critique of vp sarah palin's acceptance speech on last night at the RNC and all the half truths she spouted were quickly blown out of the water by one of npr's investigators that has a truth meter in his office or on his desk somewhere. My problem is she knew that some of her rantings were untrue and she continued to go on and on much to the delight of the crowd. Incidently, one of John Mccain's untrue ads just ran in my local area. My question is did she and he have the same speech writer? I simply cannot understand how lies and inuendo can be believed even by absentminded republicans. To imply that Barack hasn't passed or help pass any major legislation or his community service is unworthy of character contributions of any kind is like burying your head in the sand. I am a c-span junkie and will be calling in to the Washington Journal to air my disgust.
Strategy: Comes from Bush, the younger. When realities uncovered are directly in conflict with prior claims, consider the option of keeping the claims and breaking with reality. Done the right way, it’s a demonstration of strength. It dismays and weakens the press. And it can be great theatre.
His blog post is here: http://journalism.nyu.edu/pubzone/weblogs/press...
Not that this has anything to do with anything, but I happened across your site after seeing your old show referenced on michiganradio.org and it brought back so many funny and happy memories of hearing you in the morning hosting Michigan radio. I just wanted to say thanks for what you did and for what you continue to do (I am sure). I can't seem to get that Brady version of the "when it's time to change you've go to rearrange" promo out of my head before you left now....The Kentuckians don't know how lucky they are to have you.
Thanks,
Brian
I just found out that Todd Mundt is no longer at Michigan...what a loss for us.
Louisville better appreciate what they have there.
Marie & I miss seeing you guys at the market and hope Spring hurries on its way. Again, big congrats. John & Marie La Barbera